11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting adopts declaration in Brasília
The 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting under Brazil's presidency adopted a declaration in Brasília on 25 April 2025; MoS Shobha Karandlaje led India's delegation.
Summary
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation at the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting held under Brazil's presidency in Brasília on 25 April 2025. Convened under the slogan 'Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance', the meeting adopted a declaration on two themes: 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Work' and 'The Impacts of Climate Change on the World of Work and a Just Transition'. She highlighted India's human-centric approach in line with the vision of 'Technology for Empowerment, Not Exclusion', and showcased the AI-powered National Career Service platform.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers' Meeting, Brasília, 25 April 2025
- Presidency
- Brazil
- India led by
- MoS Shobha Karandlaje
- Slogan
- Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance
- Declaration themes
- AI and the Future of Work; climate change impacts and a just transition
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who led the Indian delegation at the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Brasília on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Shobha Karandlaje
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation.
Under which slogan was the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting convened?
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Correct answer: B — Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance
The meeting was convened under the slogan 'Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance'; 'Technology for Empowerment, Not Exclusion' is the PM's vision cited by India.
Consider the following about the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting of 25 April 2025: 1. It was the 11th such meeting and was held under Brazil's presidency. 2. It was held in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The meeting was held in Brasília.